Diversity and inclusion
Many employers' gender pay gaps have widened – but is it their fault?
Despite their best efforts, a number of companies have published larger pay gaps in the second round of reporting. But where do they go now, and is the government’s flagship diversity strategy working?
Employment law
NHS worker was unfairly dismissed after vision problems led to admin errors
Tribunal rules it was unfair for employer to ‘persist in requiring improvement’ once it knew administrator had cataracts
Skills
UK universities ‘not meeting skills needs’ of employers
Business and students want greater emphasis on digital capabilities, UHR conference hears
Employment law
New bill will outlaw redundancy for new mothers
Protections will be extended until six months after the end of maternity leave – but some campaigners fear it could worsen discrimination
Spotlight
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The importance of modern slavery statements
23 May 2019Sarah Ozanne explains why employers need to make sure they are compliant with the Modern Slavery Act as the government gets stricter with audits
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Data interrogation, not headlines, will close the gender pay gap
23 May 2019Ken Charman explains why we need to look beyond the top-line numbers to truly get to the bottom of the pay gap
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Let’s admit it, work-life balance is a myth
22 May 2019Thinking about your different roles, and how they fit together, is a more productive way to avoid burnout, says Jane Sparrow
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What UK HR professionals need to know about working in Ireland
22 May 2019UK employers with an Irish operation need to understand the differences in employment law. Sinead Morgan reports in relation to redundancy and settlement agreements
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PodcastsThat HR Podcast Episode 12: Meet #SallyInHR
Racial microaggressions are a pervasive part of many modern workplaces – so how can HR challenge them?
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Expert report: Debunking three common HR myths
Through close working with organisations of all sectors and sizes, employee feedback platform Hive has learnt the truth behind some of the most commonly held HR myths.
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